Could that weird cramp in your belly be the start of labor—or is it just another bout of indigestion? Maybe it's the real deal, or maybe it's just Braxton Hicks. Can you even have contractions before ...

The end of your pregnancy comes with plenty of gain (you get a baby when you’re done!) but also plenty of pain. There’s no getting around the fact that, no matter how you give birth, labor hurts. The ...

For years, men and women have argued about the pains of childbirth. I’ve always stuck to the “there’s no way I could handle it” school of thought, but some guys think women blow it all out of ...

As your due date approaches, it's common to wonder if every little twinge you're experiencing is a sign of early labor. For example, is cramping a sign of labor? What about nausea or lower back pain?

When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are key contributors to that process, ...